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,{Ili 10. 3 Prohibitions No sign, any part of which is designed 10:3. 1 Moving or flashing signs. intentionally to move, and no sign illuminated by or including any flashing or occulting light shall be permitted. Strings of pennants or so called whirlygigs, and the like shall be included in this prohibition, which shall also apply to window signs, as defined herein. A sign which is designed, for structural reasons, ' to align itself with the direction of the wind shall not be con- sidered a moving sign. u� 10. 3. 2 Overhanging signs. No overhanging signs shall be permitted however, this provision shall not apply to street name signs nor to signs or devices erected by the Town, County or Commonwealth for the direction and control of traffic. i 10.3g .3 Signs on trees, etc. Except for signs warning of danger or prohibiting trespass or the lice, no sign shall be painted on or affixed to any tree, fence, utility pole, rock or ledge, nor painted or posted on any wall without an intermediary removable surface. 10. 3.4 Private signs on Town property, unless a permit for such a sign is authorized by the Board of Selectmen. No such autho- rization shall be given until after a duly advertised public hearing; any such signs shall conform in all respects to all other provisions of this section. All permits issued hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of 10. 8. permits for such signs may be revoked at any time by the Board of Selectmen. 10. 3.5 Portable signs, including portable signs attached to a permanent post. 10. 3. 6 Independent stand signs advertising national products. 10. 3. 7 window neon signs advertising National products . 10.4 Maintenance 10.4. 1 All signs, whether erected before or after the affective date of this by-law, shall be maintained in a safe condition to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.